James Bond Beach (Oracabessa Bay, 16 km. from Ocho Rios) – this beach, located on a small peninsula, is another popular seaside area near Ocho Rios. This beach earned its name from being featured in the 1962 James Bond film “Dr. No”. There’s a “Moonraker Bar” on the premises, and a nearby lawn is often […]
Half Moon Golf Club (Rose Hall, Montego Bay) — great undulating greens, demanding holes, challenging drives and breathtaking vistas are all part of the award-winning, Par-72 championship course, designed by renowned course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Well known across the Caribbean and around the world, as one of the finest luxury golf resorts worldwide, […]
Green Grotto (North Coast Highway, 3 km. east of Discovery Bay) – located on the north central coast of the island, these are show caves and a major tourist attraction. Connected with adjacent coastal waters, these caves are rich in history – with Spanish settlers using them as a hideaway when the British were driving […]
Frenchman’s Cove (Rte. A4, 8 km. east of Port Antonio) – this is another of Jamaica’s more attractive beaches. This white sand beach is connected to a local stream. Close by, there’s a luxury resort of the same name, confirming the tourist credibility of this beach.
Font Hill Beach Park (Rte. A2, just past Scott’s Cove, southwest coast) – this is a small but perfectly kept stretch of gold sand beach. It’s rarely visited by tourists but is popular with Jamaicans, particularly at weekends. The turquoise sea has a roped off section for safe swimming which is watched over by lifeguards. […]
Dunn’s River Falls (Rte. 1A, between St. Ann’s Bay and Ocho Rios) — this one of Jamaica’s national treasures. Globally, it is as well known as reggae and equally stimulating. There are few places where the Arawak name “Xayamaca” – land of rivers and springs – is more apt. The Spaniards called the area “Las […]
Coral Cliff Gaming Lounge (165 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay) – located within a boutique hotel, this casino has 120 slot machines, plus a big-screen TV, free drinks, with nightly floor shows, cabarets and/or live jazz.
Cinnamon Hill Golf Course (Queen’s Highway, Rose Hall, Montego Bay) – this 18-hole course was built on land that harkens back to the British colonial period. Course designers von Hagge & Baril designed Cinnamon Hill with elevations that give the sense of both links and inland golf. You’ll experience the best of Jamaica golf — […]
Chukka Caribbean Adventures – this is a tour operator that’s active in Jamaica, Belize and Turks & Caicos known for its adventure tour packages. Regarding Jamaica, it’s best known for its ATV Safari (Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Falmouth) (US$99 pre adult) and Dune Buggy Adventure excursions (Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Falmouth) […]
Carnival (Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios) – from mid-February until Easter every year, Carnival events are held at the Jamaican cities of Kingston, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios. Reggae and Calypso bands often join in on the outdoor street festivities taking place, with partygoers donning a variety of colorful costumes – with the women putting […]